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Cleveland Private Tour: Hidden Gems and Scenic Views
4.8
30 Ratings
Cleveland
Experience the transformation of Cleveland on a private tour. Discover hidden sights, learn about the city’s history, and witness its evolution into a vibrant cultural and recreational hub.
Experience the transformation of Cleveland on a private tour. Discover hidden sights, learn about the city’s history, and witness its evolution into a vibrant cultural and recreational hub.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - Located on Cleveland’s lakefront, this museum narrates the history of rock and roll through dynamic exhibits, showcasing inductees and their music.
- West Side Market - Cleveland’s renowned indoor/outdoor market features over 75 vendors, offering a diverse shopping experience.
- Cleveland Museum of Art -…
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - Located on Cleveland’s lakefront, this museum narrates the history of rock and roll through dynamic exhibits, showcasing inductees and their music.
- West Side Market - Cleveland’s renowned indoor/outdoor market features over 75 vendors, offering a diverse shopping experience.
- Cleveland Museum of Art - Established in 1916, this prestigious museum offers free admission to its visitors.
- The Flats - Discover the landing site of Moses Cleaveland in 1796 and witness the transformation of this former industrial area into a vibrant entertainment hub.
- Edgewater Park - Enjoy the finest lakefront views of the city at this beachfront park, part of the region’s expansive 23,000 acres of public green space.
- Heinen’s Downtown - A former bank lobby now serves as a grocery store, featuring grand ceiling murals painted by an artist who perished in the Titanic disaster.
- Severance Hall - Opened in 1930, this iconic venue is home to the acclaimed Cleveland Orchestra and was the first music hall equipped for radio broadcasts.
- Cleveland Cultural Gardens - Donated by John D. Rockefeller in the early 1900s, this parkland narrates the stories of over 30 nationality groups who have made Cleveland their home.
- Connor Palace - Part of Playhouse Square, the second-largest theater complex in the U.S. after New York’s theater district.
- Progressive Field - The stadium for the Cleveland Guardians baseball team, previously known as the Cleveland Indians.
- The Arcade - Opened in 1890, this historic indoor shopping center, known as the Crystal Palace, now houses the Hyatt Hotel.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Private transportation
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Embark on a private 2-hour tour of Cleveland in a comfortable SUV/van, where you’ll have a glimpse at the city’s hidden gems that aren’t visible from its main street. As you enjoy the ride, we’ll be regaling you with historical facts along with brief halts at various places of importance. Witness the transformation of Cleveland, from being primarily an…
Embark on a private 2-hour tour of Cleveland in a comfortable SUV/van, where you’ll have a glimpse at the city’s hidden gems that aren’t visible from its main street. As you enjoy the ride, we’ll be regaling you with historical facts along with brief halts at various places of importance. Witness the transformation of Cleveland, from being primarily an industrial city, to a robust contemporary city with rich culture, enticing entertainment, and invigorating recreational areas.
Location
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
East 9th Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(30 Ratings)
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Rashmintripadvise
Jan 29, 2026
Fantastic experience - We had a wonderful experience with the Best of CLE Tour during our visit to Cleveland. We were running late because breakfast at the InterContinental was delayed due to limited staff during the holiday season, but Steve, our tour guide was incredibly patient. He waited for us and even chatted with us while we finished up. His kindness and professionalism immediately set the tone for the tour. Steve was truly passionate about Cleveland and made the most of our two-hour tour, showing us as much of the city as possible. It was a very cold day, and since we were in town for a surgery, we had opted for a car-based tour. He was extremely accommodating and even took us to a lovely pastry shop along the way, which was such a thoughtful touch. More than anything, Steve showed us the true spirit of a Clevelander - warm, welcoming, and proud of his city. He and my son had a good chat on different NFL teams and the Browns game the next day. His talk about the city even in the extremely cold weather at the end of December almost had me convinced to visit more during summers! Thank you, Steve, for such a great experience and apologies for the late review. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cleveland.
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Jeff
Dec 29, 2025
See the city! - Really great tour.
Steve picked us up and gave us a great over view of the cities history and different areas.
Very fun and informative.
Great way to see a lot of the city in a morning.
Highly recommend!
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Melindat765
Nov 10, 2025
Girls weekend trip - Diane was friendly and very knowledgeable about the city. Good tour and route to see the highlights of the city and some bonus sites. Accommodated our special requests.
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Mercie_b
Sep 19, 2025
Best of Cleveland - Steve was our tour guide and he tailored our tour to the things we were looking to see and learn more about. Very insightful and knowledgeable of Cleveland’s culture and history
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Asha_g
Sep 16, 2025
There’s more to Cleveland than Rock and Roll. - We did a private tour with Steve this morning and we were extremely impressed and pleased with the information he shared. As he is a native “Ohioan” (if this is the proper terminology) he first asked us of our interests ( history, cultural, sports, restaurants). Then he tailored the tour based on our specific interests. We got to see commercial downtown with its beautiful 1900s architectural buildings, the older factory buildings now converted to either apartments or restaurants, the urban sprawl (a lot of new housing developments not too far east of downtown Cleveland). which is a good sign of a city’s progress.
Then we went to the west side of the city, which is the educational, medical, and cultural side of Cleveland. We got to see the grand old mansions, which has been donated to either the university and or Cleveland Clinic. We also got a little drive alongside Lake Erie on the East side and the cemetery on the west side with names of historical figures such as Rockefeller and President Garfield. Cleveland is surrounded by many open spaces with Gardens honoring the diverse ethnic groups of the city. So, thank you to Steve for showing us around Beautiful Cleveland and making us realize that there’s more to her charm than Rock and Roll.
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134wadec
Apr 30, 2025
Overview tailored to one's interests - We had not been to Cleveland before, and Steve provided an excellent overview tour of the city. He modified the tour to fit our interests and had an in-depth knowledge about various neighborhoods and sites. We would definitely recommend this tour to those moving to Cleveland or those who are in town briefly and simply would like to obtain a better understanding of the city.
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Lori_g
Apr 8, 2025
A Must do Tour! - Anyone going to Cleveland for a vacation should absolutely start off with this tour. Steve was amazing and really knows everything about Cleveland. We had the opportunity to explore all the different neighborhoods of Cleveland and learn about their history, things to do and places to eat. This tour helped to "fine tune" the rest of our time in Cleveland, hitting places we didn't realize even existed!
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Trail598395
Oct 16, 2024
Awesome Cleveland Overview - This was a wonderful overview of Cleveland highlights in just two hours, with quick stops at the script CLE sign, Heinen's, and the Arcade. Diane expertly navigated from our Gordon Square rental to University Circle and many points in between. Exactly what I wanted for my two out of state friends. Diane’s commentary filled in gaps in my own knowledge of the city. Highly recommend.
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David_m
Aug 17, 2024
Beyond Downtown - Diane was an excellent, knowledgeable guide as we explored the many diverse neighborhoods throughout the Cleveland area.
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U1276ijwilliamm
Oct 24, 2024
Something for everyone! - My wife and I went to attend an annual conference with a different destination each year, and neither of us had ever been to Cleveland. Highlights for us were the Cleveland Symphony and the Cleveland Art Museum, both of which were world-class. For those more inclined to sports and rock music, they were not disappointed; something for everyone. The barbecue (Mabel's) was superior.
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